Principal Environmental Health Officer (Acoustics) in Ealing

Principal Environmental Health Officer (Acoustics)

📍 Ealing, W5 2HL
💰 £28.60 PAYE / £37.43 Umbrella
🕒 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday (flexible working available)
🏡 Hybrid Working - 2-3 days in the office (subject to business needs)
📅 ASAP Start | Ongoing Contract Opportunity

A London Local Authority is seeking a Principal Environmental Health Officer (Acoustics) to lead on complex environmental protection matters, provide expert technical advice, and support the delivery of high-quality regulatory services.

The Role

As the Principal Environmental Health Officer (Acoustics), you will act as the Council's specialist lead on noise, vibration and environmental protection issues. You will manage complex investigations, undertake acoustic assessments and surveys, provide expert planning advice, and represent the Council at hearings and in legal proceedings where required.

Working closely with Planning, Building Control, Licensing, Housing and Highways teams, you will provide specialist guidance on major developments, infrastructure projects and environmental nuisance matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex investigations relating to environmental noise, vibration and statutory nuisance.
• Undertake acoustic assessments, noise surveys and monitoring activities.
• Critically assess acoustic reports, environmental impact assessments and technical submissions from developers and consultants.
• Provide specialist advice on planning applications, major developments and infrastructure projects.
• Assess and determine Section 61 applications under the Control of Pollution Act 1974.
• Prepare expert acoustic reports and provide evidence at court proceedings, licensing hearings and public inquiries.
• Draft enforcement notices, witness statements and legal documentation.
• Support and provide technical guidance to Environmental Protection colleagues and wider Council services.
• Deputise for the Environmental Protection Manager when required.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

✅ Environmental Health qualification with registration as an Environmental Health Officer (EHO)

✅ Institute of Acoustics (IoA) Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control, or equivalent postgraduate acoustics qualification.

✅ Extensive experience investigating environmental nuisance and environmental protection cases.

✅ Significant experience undertaking acoustic monitoring, noise surveys and technical assessments.

✅ Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and standards, including BS4142, BS8233, BS5228, NPPF and associated environmental noise guidance.

✅ Extensive planning and development management experience, particularly advising on noise and environmental issues relating to major developments and infrastructure projects.

✅ Experience reviewing Construction and Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) and technical acoustic reports.

✅ Experience preparing expert witness reports and presenting evidence at court, hearings or public inquiries.

Why Apply?

• Competitive London Local Authority contract
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to lead on complex and high-profile acoustic and environmental protection matters
• Work within a highly experienced Environmental Health team
• Potential for extension beyond the initial contract term

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